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Foster Kitten Update #2: Eyes Wide Open

What a difference a week makes!

If you look back at Update 1 a week ago, the kittens barely had their eyes open. For the past day or two, these little guys have been crawling, responding to voices, enjoying gentle pets, making a lot of noise (“Mama, feed me!”) and actively checking out everything in their environment. Mama spends a lot of time up on top of the carrier left in her cage to escape from the kittens but she watches over them like a hawk. I feel bad when I hear their “feed me” cries and then remind myself that all 5 kittens are just rolly-poly healthy with plump little tummies. Poor Mama needs a break! The little calico girl (probably the most active) did manage to climb up on top of the carrier by herself today stalking Mama, so we’re going to have to come up with a better plan this week. Mama likes the petting too, but can get a little bit cranky. I wonder if she gets much sleep?

About LAPCATS

Laguna Adoption Program County Animals Team Sacramento (LAPCATS)

LAPCATS is an all-volunteer run and staffed effort to place healthy, loving adult shelter cats into forever homes. We are supported by the Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation, TEAM (the local non-profit associated with the shelter), and PetSmart. LAPCATS brings homeless shelter cats to the public through Petfinder and the Adoption Center in the Elk Grove PetSmart.

LAPCATS, established in April 2005, has now placed over 1,500 homeless shelter cats! Our cats are chosen for good temperament and adoptability, so if you are looking for a great feline companion and a real lap cat, please stop by today!

LAPCATS is a 501(c) non-profit under TEAM, the non-profit organization affiliated with Sacramento County Animal Care. Donations to LAPCATS are tax-deductible.

“Rescue animals aren’t broken, they’ve simply experienced more life than other animals. If they were human we would call them wise. They would be the ones with tales to tell and stories to write, the ones dealt a bad hand who responded with courage. Don’t pity them. Do something. Help to rescue. Donate. Volunteer. Foster. Adopt. And be proud to have their greatness by your side.” ~Pedigree